Fine morning! Walked "her dogs". 45 Pochard being outstripped by the 26 swans; most of the latter are 2CY or 3CY. Also 2 Gadwall and 2 Shoveler on the main lake. A gathering of BH Gulls probably numbered 300. Siskins were heard but not seen - were they good-mannered young ones? Fingers is so full of water that not alot cares to stake it out at the moment - except for THOSE geese, fighting for their little bit of real estate! 2 Coot, 3 GC Grebe, 2 Teal, 2 more Shoveler & 4 little dabchicks. A young (2CY) heron huddled in a corner.
The best bit - the male Sparr, showing its brick red breast, flew by and later auditioned for that ride at Alton Towers that goes straight up, hesitates, and then comes hurtling straight back down to ground level before braking. Still, keeps it away from the many sighing Bullfinches we heard!
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